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Overview

This paper examines the interface between western and Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

This paper examines Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

About this paper

Paper title Indigenous Leadership in the Pacific
Subject Pacific Studies
EFTS 0.2500
Points 30 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,090.50
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PACI 301 or 310 or 36 300-level ANTH, GEND, HIST, INDS, MAOR, PACI points
Notes
May not be credited with PACI 410 completed in 2018 and 2019.
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Telesia Kalavite

Paper Structure

The paper examines Indigenous Pacific customary leadership from historical and contemporary lenses. 

Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

All readings will be provided on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research, Communication, Self-motivation
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Recognise traditional and modern function(s) of leadership systems in the Pacific
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of tradition and modern leadership systems in the Pacific
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact of Indigenous leadership systems in Pacific societies
  • Show, through argumentation, the strengths and weaknesses in the class literature and discussions
  • Lead a discussion on a given topic

Overview

This paper examines the interface between western and Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

This paper examines Pacific forms of leadership to understand the current social, political and cultural impacts and challenges that exist within the Pacific milieu.

About this paper

Paper title Indigenous Leadership in the Pacific
Subject Pacific Studies
EFTS 0.2500
Points 30 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
PACI 301 or PACI 310 or 36 300-level ANTH, GEND, HIST, INDS, MAOR, PACI points
Notes
May not be credited with PACI 410 completed in 2018 and 2019.
Contact

tetumu@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Telesia Kalavite

Paper Structure

The paper examines Indigenous Pacific customary leadership from historical and contemporary lenses.

Teaching Arrangements

The distance learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

All readings will be provided on Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Recognise traditional and modern function(s) of leadership systems in the Pacific.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and functions of tradition and modern leadership systems in the Pacific.
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the impact of Indigenous leadership systems in Pacific societies.
  • Show, through argumentation, the strengths and weaknesses in the class literature and discussions.
  • Lead a discussion on a given topic.
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